Solar eclipse 2026: What’s the weather forecast for the UK?

One of the most spectacular solar eclipses the UK has seen for decades is taking place on Wednesday 12 August.

From around 18:00 BST, the Moon will begin moving across the face of the Sun, creating a partial solar eclipse across the UK.

At its peak, around 90% of the Sun will be covered from London. In Cornwall, as much as 95% of the Sun could be obscured.

Depending on where you are in the UK, it will peak between 19:02 and 19:16 BST.